Scope
Description
The provision of a central supply of Rabies vaccine (pre and post exposure)
Total value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33651600 - Vaccines
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 November 2025, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
18 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 14 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 80.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
| Technical - Risk | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Compliant licensing required.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
1. Single Submission Stage - Full Tender Evaluation
Suppliers will be invited to submit full and final tenders at the initial stage. Submissions must comprehensively address:
• Technical Requirements: Including delivery schedules, product quality, risk management, and social value commitments.
• Commercial Requirements: Including pricing, shelf-life guarantees, business continuity provisions, and contractual flexibility.
2. Optional Negotiation Stage - Risk Mitigation & Value Optimisation
Following evaluation, the Authority reserves the right to:
• Directly award to the highest scoring tender if it meets all critical success criteria.
• Or, initiate a single negotiation round with one or both suppliers to refine specific elements of their proposals, where clarification or enhancement is required to meet operational or strategic needs.
Contracting authority
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMQ-7576-DVGW
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial Preparedness and Countermeasures Team
Email: commercial.preparednessandcountermeasures@ukhsa.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government